Best Cornbread Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipes

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PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CORNBREAD



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I love pineapple upside down cake and I love cornbread. I decided to combine the both and I found it to be so rich and heavenly.

Provided by ScottySauce

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup coarse ground cornmeal
4 ounces unsalted butter
8 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 1 cup
6 slices canned pineapple slices in syrup
6 maraschino cherries
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons juice from canned pineapple
3 whole eggs
4 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 1 cup
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 3/4 ounces sugar, approximately 3/4 cup
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a microwave-proof dish, bring the milk to a boil. Remove the milk from the microwave and add the cornmeal. Stir and let soak at room temperature for 30 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the brown sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully place 1 slice of pineapple in the center of the pan. Place the other 5 slices around the center slice in a circle. Place the cherries in the centers of the pineapple slices and sprinkle the nuts evenly over the fruit. Drizzle pineapple juice over top.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the sugar to the eggs and whisk to combine. Add the canola oil and whisk. Add the cornmeal and milk mixture to the egg mixture and whisk to combine. Add this to the flour and stir just until combined. Pour the batter over the fruit in the skillet and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes in the skillet. Set a platter on top of the skillet and carefully invert the cake. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.3, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 68.3, Sodium 192.3, Carbohydrate 56.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 38.3, Protein 4.5

CORNBREAD PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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This cake was a hit at family functions because of the different texture from regular cakes! Try it and see if your family and friends will rave at it and want the recipe!!. Makes a great christmas gift to gather the ingredients together for a cool personal gift ' Bon a petite'

Provided by Virginia Richard

Categories     Cakes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 1

tsp 2 boxes jiffy cornbread mix,i can sliced pineapple,maracschino cherries,brown sugar,butter,vanilla,sugar

Steps:

  • 1. 1st. Mix cornbread mix, according to package directions.add 1 tbls. of a good vanilla extract, 3 tbls. sugar Then spray botton of black iron skillet,put down enough pineapple to fill pan,add cherries in middle of pineapples. sprinkle brown sugar over top,add melted butter on top. put wet cornbread mix on top,add a little of the pineapple juice on top of cornbread mix. put into hot oven
  • 2. bake at 400 degrees 20 minutes or untill golden brown

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CORNMEAL CAKE



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This is taken from Alton Brown's show "Good Eats." Very different consistency (because of the cornmeal), and less sweet, but great with coffee.

Provided by Kenny Embry

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup coarse ground cornmeal
4 ounces unsalted butter
8 ounces dark brown sugar
7 slices canned pineapple slices in syrup
7 maraschino cherries
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons pineapple juice (from can)
3 whole eggs
4 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 3/4 ounces sugar
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a microwave-proof dish, bring the milk to a boil.
  • Remove the milk from the microwave and add the cornmeal.
  • Stir and let soak at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Once the butter has melted, add the brown sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully place 1 slice of pineapple in the center of the pan.
  • Place the other 5 slices around the center slice in a circle.
  • Place the cherries in the centers of the pineapple slices and sprinkle the nuts evenly over the fruit.
  • Drizzle pineapple juice over top.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the eggs.
  • Add the sugar to the eggs and whisk to combine.
  • Add the canola oil and whisk.
  • Add the cornmeal and milk mixture to the egg mixture and whisk to combine.
  • Add this to the flour and stir just until combined.
  • Pour the batter over the fruit in the skillet and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes in the skillet.
  • Set a platter on top of the skillet and carefully invert the cake.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 856.1, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 136.7, Sodium 384.9, Carbohydrate 115, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 78.5, Protein 9.1

GRANDMA'S PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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My gramma used to bake cakes and pies during the Depression and my grampa would sell them door-to-door and on the street corners to support them during that awful time. This is one of my favorites.

Provided by C. N.

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar, packed
8 pineapple rings
8 pecan halves
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup white sugar
2 eggs
¼ cup pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a 9-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar; heat until bubbly. Remove from heat. Arrange pineapple rings and pecans on top.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; repeat sifting twice more.
  • Beat white sugar and eggs together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Alternate folding flour mixture and pineapple juice into the egg mixture in 3 batches, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Pour over pineapple slices.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the skillet for 5 minutes. Invert carefully onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 214.9 mg, Sugar 41.5 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CORNMEAL CAKE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 (10-inch) cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup coarse ground cornmeal
4 ounces unsalted butter
8 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 1 cup
6 slices canned pineapple in heavy syrup
6 maraschino cherries
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons juice from canned pineapple
3 whole eggs
4 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 1 cup
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 3/4 ounces sugar, approximately 3/4 cup
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a microwave-proof dish, bring the milk to a boil. Remove the milk from the microwave and add the cornmeal. Stir and let soak at room temperature for 30 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the brown sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully place 1 slice of pineapple in the center of the pan. Place the other 5 slices around the center slice in a circle. Place the cherries in the centers of the pineapple slices and sprinkle the nuts evenly over the fruit. Drizzle pineapple juice over top.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the sugar to the eggs and whisk to combine. Add the canola oil and whisk. Add the cornmeal and milk mixture to the egg mixture and whisk to combine. Add this to the flour and stir just until combined. Pour the batter over the fruit in the skillet and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes in the skillet. Set a platter on top of the skillet and carefully invert the cake. Serve.

EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Wow your friends and family with this classic pineapple upside-down cake. With tasting notes that boast fruity, gooey, caramelly goodness, it's no wonder why this has been a must-make favorite for generations. In our Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake recipe, save yourself some time with a fool-proof shortcut. With a box of Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix, you can have this impressive dessert prepped for the oven in just 15 minutes. With step-by-step directions, Betty's with you every step of the way in this incredible upside-down pineapple cake. Now just bake, flip and enjoy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained, juice reserved
1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries without stems, drained
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
Vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange pineapple slices on brown sugar. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice, and arrange remaining cherries around slices; press gently into brown sugar.
  • Add enough water to reserved pineapple juice to measure 1 cup. Make cake batter as directed on box, substituting pineapple juice mixture for the water. Pour batter over pineapple and cherries.
  • Bake 42 to 48 minutes (44 to 53 minutes for dark or nonstick pan) or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down onto pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over cake 5 minutes so brown sugar topping can drizzle over cake; remove pan. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or cool. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1/12 of Cake, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 41 g, TransFat 0 g

UPSIDE-DOWN CORNBREAD CAKE



Upside-Down Cornbread Cake image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1 cup heavy cream
2 eggs
1/2 stick butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 stick butter
1 (15.5 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 (12-ounce) can maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup brandy
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, heavy cream, eggs, butter, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • In the cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add sugar and butter and let melt. When melted, remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Be sure to place maraschino cherries evenly throughout. Pour in batter and smooth top with a spatula. Bake 25 minutes, until cornbread is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • To serve: place a platter over skillet and invert cake. It should slide out easily. Slice into wedges and serve warm with whipped cream.

CLASSIC PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This pineapple upside-down cake is a classic recipe that never goes out of style! It's delicious with the traditional pineapple, but try it with peaches or a combination of cranberries and orange. -Bernardine Melton, Paola, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
9 maraschino cherries
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan, combine butter and brown sugar. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Arrange 9 pineapple slices in a single layer over sugar (refrigerate any remaining slices for another use). Sprinkle pecans over pineapple; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Blend in vanilla and reserved pineapple juice. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to batter, beating well. , In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Spoon into pan., Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before inverting onto serving plate. Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice. If desired, serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CORNBREAD MUFFINS



Pineapple Upside Down Cornbread Muffins image

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 1h

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 17

Nonstick cooking spray, for the muffin pan
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the pineapple: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine the brown sugar, butter, allspice, kosher salt and cinnamon in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook until bubbling. Add the pineapple, stir to coat and cook until the liquid has nearly evaporated and the caramel has deepened in color, about 7 minutes.
  • For the muffins: Meanwhile, working quickly, whisk the boiling water into the cornmeal in a large bowl until you get a stiff mash. Whisk in the buttermilk, stirring until smooth. Stir in the egg, then add the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, kosher salt and baking soda and mix until just incorporated.
  • Add 2 to 3 pieces of the pineapple to the bottom of each muffin cup. Evenly divide the cornbread mixture among the muffin cups, filling each three-quarters of the way full.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Use a paring knife to remove each muffin, flipping it to reveal the caramelized pineapple before placing on a plate. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve!

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CORNMEAL CAKE



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A delectable twist on the classic. Pineapple packed in its own juice combines with a rich buttery corn meal cake to create a fresh flavor and moist texture that brings this favorite into a new age.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple, packed in pineapple juice, drained
2 (7 ounce) packages martha white sweet yellow cornbread mix
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sour cream
whipped cream

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 325ºF. Melt 1/4 cup butter in 10-inch cast iron skillet. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup sugar and pineapple; spread evenly.
  • COMBINE mix, nutmeg, 1/4 cup sugar, milk, egg, 1/2 cup butter and sour cream in medium bowl. Stir just until blended. Pour batter over pineapple in skillet.
  • BAKE 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Loosen edges of cake. Place serving plate on top of skillet; carefully invert cake onto plate. Serve topped with whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.8, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 83.8, Sodium 705.6, Carbohydrate 63.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 36.7, Protein 6.1

UPSIDE DOWN CORNBREAD COFFEE CAKE



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I've been making this good coffee cake with eggs for breakfast along time, it's a great alternative to biscuits..

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories     Cakes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 stick butter
1/2 c crushed pineapple, drained save and use juice
1/2 c brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 c ham, diced or cubed
1 box jiffy cornbread mix
1/3 c measured half milk & pineapple juice
1 large egg

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Melt the butter in a 9x7 inch baking dish in the oven. After it's melted sprinkle the brown sugar over melted butter, then sprinkle the ham over the brown sugar.
  • 2. Mix your cornbread mix with your 1 egg, and the 1/3 cup liquid (half milk & half pineapple juice) pour the batter over the top of the ham, brown sugar and pineapple mixture.
  • 3. Bake in a 350 oven for 25 minutes or until cornbread is golden and pineapple mixture is bubble out the sides. Test center of bread with a toothpick, if it comes out clean it's done.
  • 4. Remove cake from oven and run a knife around the outside of cake. Flip the cake over like you do an upside down cake onto a platter. Let the cake cool about 20-30 minutes before eating.

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